The City of Sandy in Utah is seeking to hire a Regular (Benefitted) Justice Court Clerk I, II, III

CLOSING DATE: Position will close May 31 st, 2024 at 5:00pm.

STARTING SALARY: $19.05-$28.58/hour

STATUS: Regular (benefitted)

DEPARTMENT: Justice Court

Prefer individuals with bilingual (English and Spanish) skills.

SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine to complex clerical duties as needed to maintain comprehensive records, reports, accounts, or files related to activities of the Sandy City Justice Court. This position is under the direct supervision of a Team Supervisor and has three (3) career levels where additional skills and responsibilities may be required.

Determination of career advancement is made by the Court Administrator and is based on performance, completion of specific training and projects as well as specialization in certain areas of interest or need.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent required; some secretarial/clerical, accounting or bookkeeping training preferred as well.

Justice Court Clerk I: Requires one year of clerical or professional work experience; court or legal experience preferred. College level course work may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Justice Court Clerk II: Requires completion of Justice Court Clerk I Core Competencies, new clerk orientation, training in 2 specialized competencies, no discipline actions and a satisfactory performance evaluation in the prior year. Outside applicants must demonstrate their completion of similar criteria and have 3 years of experience as a Justice or District Court Clerk.

Justice Court Clerk III: Must meet Justice Court Clerk II eligibility; complete of all 5 Specialized Competencies, obtain expertise in at least one specialized competency, complete a project approved by the court administrator, have no discipline actions and a satisfactory performance evaluation in the prior year. Outside applicants must demonstrate their completion of similar criteria and have 7 years of experience as a Justice or District Court Clerk. A one-year probationary period is a pre-requisite to this position (applies to full-time position). Knowledge of basic cashiering and math skills, court policies and procedures; legal terminology and court documents. Must present a professional demeanor and appearance consistent with a court business environment. Must have exceptional interpersonal skills working with fellow co-workers, other departments and outside agencies in stressful conditions. Listen and provide information to the public regarding Sandy City Justice Court procedures. Verbal proficiency in Spanish ideal, but not required. Must be proficient in a technology driven environment with intermediate to advanced computer skills. Ability to type 50 wpm; occasional use of a ten-key; constant use of personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet programs, case management programs and the internet; regular use of a printer, phone and copy machine.